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Scam Alert: NMDOT does not issue Traffic Tickets

Jul 10, 2025 | Press Release

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will not send text messages or make phone calls to collect fees or payments for traffic tickets. If you receive a message about an outstanding ticket, do not provide any payment information.  What...

NMDOT offers free virtual NEPA training

Jul 8, 2025 | Press Release

Master community engagement skills SANTA FE — Transportation professionals across New Mexico can learn to navigate public engagement requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through free virtual training sessions offered by the New Mexico...

New Mexico adopts “Idaho Stop” for cyclists

Jul 2, 2025 | Press Release

Bicyclists can now treat stop signs as yields, red lights as stops SANTA FE — New Mexico became the latest state to allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs under Senate Bill 73, which took effect July 1 and was signed into law...

Monsoon Road Safety

Jun 25, 2025 | Press Release

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) works closely with the National Weather Service. During the monsoon season, New Mexico experiences more rain and severe weather, making travel difficult. Rainstorms in New Mexico can become severe quickly, stay tuned to...

Milestone on I-25 Improved project in Albuquerque

Jun 23, 2025 | Press Release

Come see what has been done and what is next! WHAT:As part of the ongoing I-25 Improved; Comanche to Montgomery project, crews have reached a key milestone — completing reconstruction of the outside lanes of I-25 between Candelaria Road and south of Montgomery...